Washington State Behavioral Health Legislation

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WebSecond Substitute House Bill 1724 - Increasing the Behavioral Health Workforce (2023) During the 2023 session, the legislature passed 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) (PDF) to increase the behavioral health workforce by amending professional …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Washington passes law establishing 9-8-8 call line for behavioral

(4 days ago) WebPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on E2SHB 1477, which will redesign Washington State’s crisis behavioral health services system and tie …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/washington-passes-law-establishing-9-8-8-call-line-for-behavioral-health-crises-and-plans-redesign-of-crisis-behavioral-health-system/

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Enhancement for community-based behavioral …

(7 days ago) WebIn 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed proviso language in House Bill (HB) 1109. The current proviso states the funding should directly increase rates for …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/ReportsToTheLegislature/Home/GetPDF?fileName=HCA%20Report%20-%20Enhancement%20for%20Community-based%20Behavioral%20Health%20Services_ce021b5f-81a2-41b7-ad93-6ad41608910a.pdf

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Legislative Wins for Child and Youth Behavioral Health in …

(Just Now) WebThe 2022 Washington State Legislative session concluded in mid-March, after a whirlwind 60-day session. This was a historic session for many reasons, …

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/legislative-wins-for-child-and-youth-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WebPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs).. …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

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Legal Updates - Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law

(1 days ago) WebLegislation passed in Washington state during the 2022–2023 session made changes to the independent medical exam (IME) process, including recording of mental health …

https://cmhpl.psychiatry.uw.edu/news/legal-updates/

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Overview: Integrating Washington State s Behavioral Health …

(4 days ago) WebIn 2015 the legislature authorized the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to create Behavioral Health Organizations (BHOs) to purchase and administer …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/dbh/BHO/BHO_Overview.pdf

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Mental Health Counselors Washington State Department of Health

(3 days ago) WebThe RCW and WAC that directly relate to Mental Health Counselors: Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.225 Washington Administrative Code: WAC 246-809 Revised …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/laws

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About the Council – Washington Council for Behavioral Health

(5 days ago) WebChief Executive Officer. (206) 628-4608 x14. As CEO of the Washington Council, Joan guides the organization’s strategic vision, ensures the Council’s position as a leading …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/about-the-council/

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(Just Now) WebFour years ago, the Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Assessment highlighted the severity of the state’s behavioral health workforce shortage, stating that …

https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BHWAC-Preliminary-Report-Final-Draft.pdf

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State Leaders Agree Behavioral Health a Top Bipartisan Concern in …

(1 days ago) WebFortunately, recent months have seen growing bipartisan momentum among state leaders to invest in behavioral health care. A review by The Pew Charitable …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/29/state-leaders-agree-behavioral-health-a-top-bipartisan-concern-in-2024

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Tacoma 911 hub adding counselors to handle behavioral health calls

(7 days ago) WebIn 100 days of work in 2023, Colwell said the co-location hub ended with an 82% call diversion rate, meaning a call was diverted completely from 911 and law …

https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/04/29/tacoma-911-hub-adding-counselors-to-handle-behavioral-health-calls/73445992007/

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Mental & Behavioral Health Licensure Department of Inspections

(7 days ago) WebIPP was established in 1996 to support licensees who struggle with impairments due to alcohol or drug abuse, mental health conditions, and/or physical disorders. The IPRC …

https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral

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What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S. AP News

(4 days ago) WebUpdated 8:19 AM PDT, May 1, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less …

https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-reclassification-biden-garland-dea-3c9478472e124c7aaa9b934270b0d450

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Abortion Bans Across the Country: Tracking Restrictions by State

(3 days ago) WebState law protects abortion, but a 1984 law prohibits using state funds to cover the cost of most abortions. A 2023 law shields those seeking or providing abortions in …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/abortion-laws-roe-v-wade.html

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KATHY HOCHUL DENISE M. MIRANDA Governor Executive …

(2 days ago) Webthe HALT Law because two individuals spent more than 15 days in segregated (HALT) legislation, the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) policies, and the Department of …

https://ru.justicecenter.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/11/halt-compliance-cape-vincent-correctional-november-2023.pdf

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebFILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Mills signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Trump says it’s up to states whether to punish, monitor women for

(8 days ago) Web6 min. 0. Former president Donald Trump said in an interview published Tuesday that he would not intervene in state decisions on abortion policy, including in …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/30/donald-trump-abortion-time-interview/

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Behavioral Health Regulations Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WebThe department of health uses the Revised Code of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code (WACs) to credential and regulate behavioral health professions, …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/regulations

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